Quarterback Mike German (12) looks down field during the spring football game at Hale Stadium on TSU campus Saturday April 9, 2011 in Nashville (SAMUEL M. SIMPKINS/THE TENNESSEAN, FILE)

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Tennessee State two-year starting quarterback Mike German has regained his academic eligibility and rejoined the football team but will not be allowed to play in the first two games.

Coach Rod Reed said it was his decision to sit German out.

"Mike has hurt this team with his actions, he didn't go through spring ball, he hasn't gone through fall camp," Reed said. "In order for him to really appreciate or understand the magnitude of the hole that he put this team in he's going to have to learn from that." ...